The Best Hotels & Resorts in Lake Placid, New York

Located in the scenic Adirondack Mountains, the town of Lake Placid has become a popular getaway destination for nature lovers since the 19^th century. Myriad inns, hotels and resorts cater to those coming to savor the serene beauty of Lake Placid, and the majesty of the Adirondacks. Below are a few of the best places to stay for a quiet, luxurious and enjoyable getaway, from least to most expensive.

Pines Inn Lake Placid
2302 Saranac Avenue
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (866) 539-0036
Average Rate: $145.00
Average Rating: HHHII

This moderately-priced Lake Placid inn is a short walk from Main Street and the lakes. This smoke-free lodging provides cozy memory foam mattresses, a fitness center and hot tub. For an extra fee, you can get a whirlpool suite for your own private paradise. An on-site restaurant is also available for guest convenience.

Lake Placid Summit Resort
2375 Saranac Avenue
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (888) 523-2587
Average Rate: $174.00
Average Rating: unknown

This beautiful resort is located in the Lake Placid Olympic Park, with great mountain views. They offer an indoor and outdoor pool with jacuzzi, snowmobile tours and ski packages (weather permitting). The guest rooms are well furnished, allowing for a relaxing escape. Though it offers fewer amenities than some more expensive lodgings in Lake Placid, the amenities are a great value in combination with the price.

Courtyard By Marriott Lake Placid
5920 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518) 523-2100
Average Rate: $189.00
Average Rating: HHHII

The Courtyard By Marriott at Lake Placid is a well-furnished, relatively new facility with many nice touches. Each room has an oversized, jetted bathtub, and a hot breakfast buffet is available every morning. They also offer a business center with wireless internet, for those for visitors who simply can't break free of the office. The Courtyard By Marriott is located less than two miles from the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, Alpine Meadow shopping and the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake.

High Peaks Resort
One Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518) 289-4206
Average Rate: $199.00
Average Rating: HHHII

The High Peaks Resort is located on the former site of the Hilton Lake Placid. The High Peaks is situated on the shores of Mirror Lake, near Main Street, with breathtaking mountain and lake views. Enjoy a wide variety of activities and amenities, including spa treatments, kayak rentals, a fitness center and outdoor pools. They also offer several inventive packages, including the Ironman Special, Peak Views Golf Package, Bag-A-Peak Package and Romancing The Peaks.

Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
2559 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (800) 582-5540
Average Rate: $199.00
Average Rating: HHHII

The Golden Arrow is located on Main Street, in the heart of Lake Placid. The resort offers myriad amenities, including a heated indoor pool, sauna, two hot tubs, a health club and loaded recreation room. They also offer a few offbeat amenities, including gondola cruises. In addition, their specialized Kidz Night Inn program is the only resort program dedicated to children in Lake Placid.

Mirror Lake Inn
77 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518) 523-2544
Average Rate: $325.00
Average Rating: HHHHH

This beautiful inn is located on the shores of Lake Placid, and offer luxe accommodations for visitors. The Conde Naste Traveller has rated the Mirror Lake Inn #1 for spa services, rooms and facilities in Eastern North America, as well as #3 for dining in Eastern North America. The plush amenities start in your room, where a terry robe awaits. They also offer a spa, private sandy beach, heated outdoor and indoor pools and more.

The Whiteface Lodge
7 Whiteface Inn Lane
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (866) 539-0036
Average Rate: $465.00
Average Rating: HHHHH

If you want to experience Lake Placid in style, this is the way to do it! This luxurious lodge is located about a mile from Lake Placid, and offers a mind-boggling number of amenities. A stay at The Whiteface Lodge allows automatic access to their Canoe Club on Lake Placid, which offers a private beach, canoes, kayaks, sand volleyball and croquet. Their concierge handles all the arrangements for other activities in the Lake Placid area, including hiking, fishing, biking and boating trips. If you get tired of the great outdoors, head back to the lodge and enjoy their stunning facilities, which include a spa, bowling alley, tennis courts, ice skating rink and movie theatre.

Crowne Plaza Resort & Golf Club
101 Olympic Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518) 523-2556
Average Rate: moderate to very high, depending upon choice of accommodation
Average Rating: unknown

The Crown Plaza in Olympic Park can be vacation unto itself, depending on whether you stay in one of their hotel rooms, suites, chalets or playhouses. Their playhouses condos offer three bedrooms, a fireplace in the oversized living room, a hot tub and more. The Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid also offers guests amenities like tennis, biking, golf, skiing, a fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, beach club, boat tours, snowshoeing, a video arcade and on-site walking trails.